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Canon EOS R50
In Japan, just one full-frame camera made this best-seller list as a three-year-old crop sensor camera shows no sign of slowing down

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

TRENDS In the BCN+R rankings from Japan, the Canon EOS R50's mix of price and performance continues to make it the most popular choice

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The Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | C Canon RF lens on a wooden surface against a dark background with moody lighting
80% of the Top 10 lenses in Japan are third-party optics – and Canon doesn't make the list at all

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS Sigma and Tamron dominate Japan's latest lens sales chart, taking 8 of the Top 10 spots

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Kodak Pixpro C1
The "new" #1 compact camera in Japan has been popular for years – but the real point-and-shoot hero sits close behind at just US$99 with a retro look

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS The most popular compact cameras in Japan are years old – but Kodak's retro Pixpro series is ruling the chart and outselling newer releases

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Canon EOS R50
So far, Japan's #1 best-selling camera in 2026 is a 3-year-old APS-C mirrorless with some unusual shooting modes

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS The latest Japanese sales rankings reveal a surprise at the top – while one of the biggest new full-frame cameras only makes #8

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Sony ZV-E10 II digital camera sitting on a white windowsill
A viewfinder-free creator camera overtakes traditional photography models in Japan

By Kim Bunermann Last updated

UPDATED For months, a leading beginner camera dominated Japan's sales charts – but a viewfinder-free creator camera has now taken the top spot

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Kodak Pixpro C1 camera placed on a windowsill, showcasing its stylish design and lens under natural light.
These best-selling compact cameras share a winning formula – and smartphone fatigue may explain their success in Japan

By Kim Bunermann Last updated

The latest sales figures reveal that Japan's most popular compact cameras are simple and surprisingly cheap, starting from US$99

Compact Cameras
Kodak Pixpro C1
Japan's most popular compact cameras are years old but outsell newer releases – and start at just US$99 / £79 with retro style

By Kim Bunermann Last updated

NEWS Even in one of the world's most competitive markets, older compact cameras continue to outsell newer releases – and some are iconic point-and-shoots

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Canon EOS R10
For over one year, this camera has been No.1 in Japan – breaking sales records

By Kim Bunermann Last updated

NEWS A 4-year-old APS-C mirrorless camera is still Japan's best-selling model – and it's easy to see why

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Kodak FZ55 and Kodak Pixpro C1 being held in a man's hands
These two compact cameras are quite different – yet both have been Japan's most popular budget models for months

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS The Kodak Pixpro FZ55 and C1 continue to top Japan's best-seller lists – but their popularity comes down to very different strengths

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Canon EOS R50
4-year-old beginner camera ahead of Sony A7 V AGAIN in Japan's best-selling charts – but another Canon steals the spotlight

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS Sony's newest full-frame stuck at No.5 in Japan's sales chart, while the Canon EOS R10 takes No.1 – but this APS-C powerhouse is the real star

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